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Posted on May 25, 2026

2025 Recap – The Return of “Inconsistencies”

Seeing my poetry video, “Inconsistencies” available again to the public eye in September and October 2025 was thrilling. My work was included in an exhibition at the Dupont Underground in DC called ALT DC: Video + Stills. Originally, this poetry video was an official selection in the 2021 Monologues and Poetry International Film Festival and …

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Posted on June 28, 2025

2025 Poetry Month Challenge: Poem-a-day

Each year in April, some poets attempt the poem-a-day challenge for National Poetry Month. My first attempt was last year, 2024, and I decided to write one ekphrastic poem each day based on my nature-centric photography. I really enjoyed the exercise, so decided to create another challenge for myself this year. After some brainstorming, I …

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Posted on September 29, 2024

Spider Web After Rain – Poetic Hill Publication

Very excited to have my poem published with the Hill Rag's Poetic Hill, curated by Sandra Beasley. Screenshot I wrote "Spider Web After Rain" during my personal ekphrastic poem-a-day challenge for this year's National Poetry month. Each day in April 2024, I selected one of my nature-centric photographs and wrote a short poem inspired by …

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